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2016 Mazda CX-3 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 3
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 48
Latest campaign: Jul 14, 2023

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Back over prevention	1	Jul 14, 2023	23V487000
Structure	1	Sep 6, 2016	16V644000
Steering	1	Apr 11, 2016	16V203000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 14, 2023Latest campaign


Jul 14, 202323V487000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera A rearview camera that does not display properly can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V487000 What's wrong Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mazda3 and 2016-2021 CX-3 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display properly by showing a flickering or distorted image. Risk A rearview camera that does not display properly can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, as necessary. In addition, dealers will install a wiring harness fastening seal. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 13, 2023. Final owner letters for affected models and model years in the states of CT, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA and VA were mailed August 14, 2024. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated on or before May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6023G. Campaign NHTSA 23V487000 · Jul 14, 2023
Sep 6, 201616V644000	Structure: body hatchback/liftgate If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V644000 What's wrong Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly. Risk If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury. Remedy Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9916H. Campaign NHTSA 16V644000 · Sep 6, 2016
Apr 11, 201616V203000	Steering If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V203000 What's wrong Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 2, 2015, 2013-2014 Mazda2 vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to August 8, 2014, 2014-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2013, to December 2, 2015, and 2013-2015 CX-9 vehicles manufactured December 6, 2012, to July 31, 2015. The lower mounting nuts and bolts that attach the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle may loosen, allowing the steering knuckle to separate. Risk If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower mounting nuts and bolts that secure the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle. If the bolts are loose, they will be replaced and then correctly tightened, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 20, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9316D. Campaign NHTSA 16V203000 · Apr 11, 2016

Jul 14, 202323V487000

Back over prevention: sensing system camera

A rearview camera that does not display properly can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V487000

What's wrong: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mazda3 and 2016-2021 CX-3 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display properly by showing a flickering or distorted image.
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display properly can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, as necessary. In addition, dealers will install a wiring harness fastening seal. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 13, 2023. Final owner letters for affected models and model years in the states of CT, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA and VA were mailed August 14, 2024. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated on or before May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6023G.
Campaign: NHTSA 23V487000 · Jul 14, 2023

Sep 6, 201616V644000

Structure: body hatchback/liftgate

If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V644000

What's wrong: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.
Risk: If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9916H.
Campaign: NHTSA 16V644000 · Sep 6, 2016

Apr 11, 201616V203000

Steering

If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V203000

What's wrong: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 2, 2015, 2013-2014 Mazda2 vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to August 8, 2014, 2014-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2013, to December 2, 2015, and 2013-2015 CX-9 vehicles manufactured December 6, 2012, to July 31, 2015. The lower mounting nuts and bolts that attach the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle may loosen, allowing the steering knuckle to separate.
Risk: If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower mounting nuts and bolts that secure the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle. If the bolts are loose, they will be replaced and then correctly tightened, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 20, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9316D.
Campaign: NHTSA 16V203000 · Apr 11, 2016

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mazda recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component48

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

48Complaints filed

4Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

2Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Electrical system	11	23	0	0
Unknown or other	10	21	1	0
Exterior lighting	7	15	0	0
Back over prevention	6	13	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	5	10	0	0
Engine	4	8	0	0
Visibility/wiper	4	8	0	0
Seats	2	4	0	0
Lane departure	2	4	0	0
Seat belts	2	4	1	2
Structure	2	4	0	0
Service brakes	2	4	0	0
Vehicle speed control	2	4	1	0
Air bags	1	2	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	1	2	0	0

1 more component with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Unknown or other
“It’s a safety risk with this car. The converter burns super fast, causing issues that seem like it’s related to transmission or alternator.”
Filed 05/01/2026 · ODI 11735158
Fuel/propulsion system
“While driving on the highway on a posted 65mph, the fuel remaining on the vehicle was posted at 1/4, approx. 75miles remaining. The vehicle abruptly stalled and I managed to pull over on the side of the road.”
Filed 01/14/2025 · ODI 11635954
Back over prevention
“The contact owns a 2016 Mazda CX-3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V487000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.”
Filed 12/30/2024 · ODI 11633100

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2016 Mazda CX-3 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Mazda CX-3 have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Mazda CX-3. The most recent, 23V487000 (reported July 14, 2023), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Mazda CX-3?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 11 complaints out of 48 filed with NHTSA (23%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 Mazda CX-3?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mazda recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mazda dealer.

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